Oakland, CA vs Round Rock, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 32). Round Rock leads in school rating (8.4 vs 4.8). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 433,823 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 32 |
| Crime Level | High | Low |
| School Rating | 4.8 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+2.5 |
D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
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C
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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